LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2012) – The LA-based GRAMMY Museum, in conjunction with
Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. and the Woody Guthrie Archives, has announced
details about their plans to commemorate the life and career of Oklahoma folk
music legend Woody Guthrie in Tulsa. Designed to celebrate Guthrie's
extraordinary body of work and impact on American music, Tulsa’s Woody Guthrie
Centennial Celebration, will take place March 5 - 11 and will include an
exhibition, educational programming, a conference at The University of Tulsa and
a tribute concert, headlined by John Mellencamp and Arlo Guthrie.

Kicking off the Tulsa celebration is the launch of the new exhibition Woody at
One Hundred: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration 1912-2012, sponsored by
the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Curated by The GRAMMY Museum and the
Woody Guthrie Archives, the exhibit will open at Gilcrease Museum on Feb. 5,
2012 and run through April 29, 2012. The exhibition will consist of a
broad array of Guthrie’s lyrics, journals, original artwork and ephemera from
Guthrie’s life. As part of this special exhibit, Guthrie’s original draft of the
alternative American anthem, “This Land is Your Land,” will be on display for
the first time in Oklahoma. Additionally, a week-long series of
educational programming, produced by The GRAMMY Museum, will support the
exhibition. As a special addition to the programming, the cast of the musical
“Woody Sez” will be performing at Tulsa elementary schools throughout the week.

“We are delighted that Gilcrease Museum has been selected as the venue for the
debut of the exhibition celebrating the life and body of work of Woody Guthrie.
The exhibition will offer the public its first glimpse into the Guthrie Archives
recently acquired by the George Kaiser Family Foundation,” said Duane H. King,
Ph.D., Executive Director of Gilcrease Museum.

Continuing the celebration on March 8 will be a special performance by the
Oklahoma Jazz & Roots Music Symphony Orchestra of Symphonic Variations of a Song
by Woody Guthrie, conducted and composed by David Amram. Commissioned by Woody
Guthrie Publications and featuring a special introduction by Nora Guthrie, the
concert will include additional performances by David Amram with Red Dirt
Rangers, and other special guest star appearances by musicians and singers from
the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. The concert will take place at Lorton Hall
at the University of Tulsa.

Educational Conference
“Different Shades of Red,” the March 10 University of Tulsa conference will
explore Woody Guthrie’s Oklahoma roots. It will feature three panels, each with
three speakers. The panels include “A Culture of Protest,” which examines the
political and cultural environment that shaped Guthrie’s views; “Red Dirt
Roots,” which considers Guthrie’s musical influences; and “Echoes of Woody,”
which addresses Guthrie’s legacy as it pertains to the Dust Bowl and
Depression-era Oklahoma.

“For far too long, Woody Guthrie has been persona non grata in his home state of
Oklahoma. Now, 100 years after his birth, we are able to honor his musical
legacy, explore his societal contributions and truly appreciate this iconic
piece of state – and national – history right here in the Heartland. The
University of Tulsa is thrilled to kick off this yearlong celebration of
Guthrie's multifaceted life,” said Brian Hosmer, H.G. Barnard Associate
Professor of Western American History at TU.

For more information and to register for the conference, visit
www.utulsa.edu/guthrie. Registration
is $40 and includes lunch. National radio commentator and bestselling author
Jim Hightower will deliver the keynote address. Students may register for $15
and must show a valid ID at check-in.

ConcertThe pinnacle of the Tulsa celebration will take place on Saturday evening, March
10, with the first installment of This Land Is Your Land ~ The Woody Guthrie
Centennial Celebration Concert at the historic Brady Theater. Performing
classic Guthrie songs, John Mellencamp, Arlo Guthrie, Rosanne Cash, Del McCoury
Band, The Flaming Lips, Old Crow Medicine Show, Hanson, Tim O’Brien and Jimmy
LaFave make up the star-studded event.* Ticket prices range from $45 -
$250 and will go on sale Saturday, February 4 at 10 a.m. CST. Tickets can
be purchased at: http://protixonline.com/

“The goal of The Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration is not just to pay tribute
to Guthrie’s obvious contributions to American music, but to also broaden the
national understanding of his cultural impact,” said GRAMMY Museum Executive
Director, Bob Santelli. “The line-up scheduled for the Brady Theater show
in Tulsa speaks volumes about Guthrie’s influence. It’s truly an honor to
be producing this all-star event.”

The Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration is one of the largest and most
comprehensive Centennial celebrations ever staged for an American music icon.
For the most up-to-date information and a complete schedule of events for the
entire Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration, visit
www.woody100.com.
*Lineup subject to change

About The GRAMMY Museum
Paying tribute to music's rich cultural history, this one-of-a-kind,
21st-century Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms
of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process,
and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music — the
GRAMMY Award. The GRAMMY Museum features 30,000 square feet of interactive and
multimedia exhibits located within L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles sports,
entertainment and residential district. Through thought-provoking and dynamic
public and educational programs and exhibits, guests will experience music from
a never-before-seen insider perspective that only The GRAMMY Museum can deliver.
www.grammymuseum.org

About Woody Guthrie Publications
Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. maintains Woody Guthrie's catalog of music and
is business administrator for Woody Guthrie's creative works. Additionally Woody
Guthrie Publications produces and sponsors new works based on his life, legacy
and creative catalog. www.woodyguthrie.org

About The Woody Guthrie Archives
Established in 1972, the Woody Guthrie Foundation is a non-profit organization
that serves as administrator and caretaker of the Woody Guthrie Archives.
Dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of information about Woody
Guthrie's vast cultural legacy, the Woody Guthrie Archives houses the largest
collection of Woody Guthrie material in the world. Since it's opening in
1996, the Woody Guthrie Archives has been a major success becoming an important
resource for the general public, musicians, singers, songwriters, scholars, and
public and private cultural institutions wishing to access the research
collection. The Archives contains a wealth of primary source material pertinent
to the study of Woody Guthrie, and his life and times in America during the 20th
Century. www.woodyguthrie.org

About The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa is a forward-thinking, private university where
dedication, excellence, commitment and integrity are central to our mission. In
its vibrant urban environment, The University of Tulsa offers a diversity of
learning experiences, a balance between career preparation and liberal
education, teaching and research, and endeavors to instill in its students an
understanding that stature as an individual and value as a member of society
depend upon continual learning. For more information, please visit
www.utulsa.edu or call
918-631-2000.

About Gilcrease Museum
Gilcrease Museum, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is one of the country’s best
facilities for the preservation and study of American art and history. The
museum houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of art and
artifacts of the American West, including an unparalleled collection of Native
American art and artifacts, as well as thousands of historical documents, maps
and manuscripts. Gilcrease Museum’s charm, beauty and art collections draw
thousands of visitors from around the world to the Osage Hills just northwest of
downtown Tulsa for a glimpse into America’s past. The museum is owned by the
City of Tulsa, which has partnered with The University of Tulsa to steward the
museum.

About George Kaiser Family Foundation
George Kaiser Family Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to
breaking the cycle of poverty through investments in early childhood education,
community health, social services and civic enhancement. Based in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, GKFF works primarily on initiatives developed in collaboration with
Tulsa-based direct service organizations. For more information about George
Kaiser Family Foundation, visit www.gkff.org.

Hi John,
My parents Jack and Diane are a carbon copy to your song!! They will be married 50 years on November 5th 2015. My 3 sisters and I want to have a party for them. It would mean the world to us if you could surprise them and sing at it. I am sure this is off the wall but I am planning ahead. Please consider. We are located in WI. My mom has Jack and Diane as her phone ring tone!!!
Sincerely Shelly Lehmann